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In a support group, members provide each other with various types of help, usually nonprofessional and nonmaterial, for a particular shared, usually burdensome, characteristic. The help may take the form of providing and evaluating relevant information, relating personal experiences, listening to and accepting others' experiences, providing sympathetic understanding and establishing social networks. A support group may also work to inform the public or engage in advocacy. HistoryFormal support groups may appear to be a modern phenomenon, but they supplement traditional fraternal organizations such as Freemasonry in some respects, and may build on certain supportive functions (formerly) carried out in (extended) families. Other types of groups formed to support causes, including causes outside of themselves, are more often called interest groups, advocacy groups, lobby groups, pressure groups or promotional groups. Trade unions and many environmental groups, for example, are interest groups. The term support group in this article refers to peer-to-peer support. Maintaining contactSupport groups maintain interpersonal contact among their members in a variety of ways. Traditionally, groups have met in person in sizes that allowed conversational interaction. Support groups also maintain contact through printed newsletters, telephone chains, internet forums, and mailing lists. Some support groups are exclusively online (see below). Membership in some support groups is formally controlled, with admission requirements and membership fees. Other groups are "open" and allow anyone to attend an advertised meeting, for example, or to participate in an online forum. From Wikipedia under the
GNU Free Documentation License Are there any support groups for people who are victims of matricide? Q. Are there any support groups for people who are victims of matricide? Who dose the family turn to when matricide trakes place. There are all kinds of support groups for pratically anything, except matricide. Why are we expected to go through this alone? Asked by karmicharmony - Mon Aug 14 23:34:49 2006 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments A. plenty of stuff for grief man. Answered by gsschulte - Mon Aug 14 23:37:49 2006 Are there any online support groups for new moms? Q. I had a baby 10 months ago, and none of my friends have babies yet. I feel like my friends don't understand me anymore. My husband provides so much help & support, but I wish I had some girlfriends to share my new experiences with. Are there any online support groups for new moms like myself? Asked by nickname - Mon Feb 25 02:17:39 2008 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments A. There are several you just have to get out there and look. There Cafemom.com is one of my favorites I'd highly recommend it. I'm in the same boat as you none of my close friends have kids and it's hard for them to understand my life style. My son is 2 now and I'm turning 23 so it makes it hard for young friends to comprehend tht I cant' just go out to a bar on a whim. Answered by ash - Mon Feb 25 02:22:13 2008 where can I find listings of local support groups in my area?
Q. Im looking for support groups in missouri, north kansas city area for anxiety, depression, pregancy Asked by Dana - Sat Apr 5 13:22:55 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments A. Call your local health department (check your phone book or call the main city office), your local mental health office ( and/or your nearest public hospital. Also check your city's yellow pages under "mental health services. Answered by Jayne says READ MORE BOOKS - Sat Apr 5 14:07:32 2008 From Yahoo Answer Search: "Support Groups"
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